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Stayed for four nights with Icelandair package on bed and breakfast basis inc transfers. Did not stay in the main building but in the building approx 100 meters away across other side of the road (No hardship).The hotel is really basic the rooms were clean if a little shabby, there was just a shower, no safe and no fridge, however the best thing about the hotel is the location. The only negative thing i can think of was a rather chaotic breakfast room. All the sites, bars, restaurants etc were just a walk away. The staff were really friendly too. If location is important then this hotel is a good choice. Will definitely return to Reykjavik and would go to this hotel again.

Stayed May 2014, traveled as a couple

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Let's keep this simple. Pros Location on top of the hill just a short walk to bars and restaurants. You will not get lost but there are probably better located hotels in the city center. The hotel accommodated early check in and the staff is very helpful. The rooms are clean. Breakfast is good. Cons. The hot water is not filtered and and therefore it smells. The rooms and bathrooms are small. There are no amenities, no swimming pool, no exercise equipment, no basic shower soaps, shampoos or conditioners. Bottom line for Americans similar to the appointments of a Super 8.

Our second stay at the Hotel Leifur Eriksson and no problems found again. This is not a luxury hotel but is comfortable clean and well run. The main reason for return is the location, right opposite the big church so you can always find your way back and a couple of minutes from the bars cafe and shopping in downtown Reykjavik.

The rooms and bathrooms are quite small but are clean and warm, sometimes too warm but radiators can be turned off and windows opened unlike some hotel we have stayed in Reykjavik. Some room have great views of the church - we had a ground floor room with a church view on one stay and a rear room with little view the previous stay but room at the back benefit from no street noises. Free wifi is benefit but can be bit patchy.

Breakfast is good with fruit, cheese, meats and toast and the like. And waffle to make freshly yourself! Hot and Cold drinks available all of the time in the lounge.

The staff are polite and helpful and will willing to help with the trip questions etc.

Not luxury travel but a great hotel! We have enjoyed this hotel more than higher star hotel.

Our room was across the street from the main hotel. It was small and worn but met our needs. The location is perfect to visit key places in the city, shop and hit some great restaurants. A standard Icelandic breakfast of meat cheese bread herring and coffee with a few extra treats.

We stayed here in June 2014. We were allowed to check in at 8 a.m. and, after travelling for a full day, we were very grateful. We were urged to sit down and have breakfast while we waited for them to make up our. A few days into our visit, I had a minor emergency and had to make an international phone call. I talked for 15 minutes and the hotel staff wouldn't take any of my money.

On the downside, rooms are small, but who goes to Iceland to stay in the room?! The balcony door didn't have much of a lock on it. One of the maids was surly. However, everyone else was friendly and helpful. I'd stay again. GREAT CENTRAL location!

Stayed June 2014, traveled as a couple

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I stayed here in February 2014, for 4 nights. Our accommodation looked out onto the church, so not a bad view at all. I would say our room was basic, comfortable & clean. For the price I paid this is what I expected.The breakfast supplied was plentiful. nice touch. With northern light hunts & early start for pony trecks into the wilderness etc, having coffee & OJ / water on tap, 24 hours a day, was welcomed.Staff were friendly & happy to help with excursion reservations & any other queries you may have.Situated in the old part of the city, shops and restaurants are a short walk away.Would be more than happy to return.

Stayed February 2014, traveled as a couple

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This was my second stay in Reykjavik and I was very happy with this choice of hotel. The location is ideal, we had a great view of the church right outside our window and the main shopping/dining street is just right up the road. The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and bright. The breakfast was typical, not amazing but just right for our needs. The bathroom/shower drained so slowly though, you had to stand in water to finish getting ready in the morning, and there is a small TV in the room which had a bizarre color problem but we weren't really interested in watching TV anyway so no big deal. I would definitely recommend this hotel to friends.

Stayed June 2014, traveled with family

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We are a 3 star family run hotel located in the centre of Reykjavik city opposite the famous Hallgrims Church .Our Hotel is in a quiet part of Reykjavik city and offer free parking opposite our Hotel .We offer 50 rooms all with private bathroom facilites and free wi fi internet connection ....more less

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